Crew Lead - Production
About The Position
Balanced Body is seeking a hands-on Crew Lead to lead, mentor, and coach employees in a manufacturing environment. The role provides direction to the team across a variety of tasks and works closely with a supervisor to set daily, weekly, and monthly goals and ensure expectations are met. The Crew Lead ensures employees have the training, tools, and resources needed to complete their work and applies Lean Manufacturing practices. The role combines leadership responsibilities—including coaching, corrective actions, and employee reviews—with hands-on participation in production activities. It also involves responding to challenging situations and making decisions with support from the supervisor, manager, and HR. The department has two schedules: day shift, Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM; and swing shift, Monday to Thursday, 2:15 PM to 12:45 AM. Crew Leads should be flexible to work overtime as needed to meet production requirements.
Requirements
- At least three years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and 5S standards.
- Strong attendance record.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to maintain and organize a clean work area.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks independently and meet deadlines.
- Active listening and strong interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to make methodical, strategic, collaborative decisions, solve problems, and foster innovation.
- Ability to resolve conflicts impartially and make appropriate recommendations to a supervisor, director, or HR when needed.
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor and promote a positive environment.
- Ability to build trust, respect, and morale among the team.
- Strong desire to help others and proactively seek opportunities to do so.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Passion for building quality Pilates equipment.
- Flexibility to work overtime as needed to meet production requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Analyze system requirements and ensure the team meets daily production plans.
- Participate in daily production cell activities.
- Maintain inventory in assigned departments and facilitate inventory audits with department supervisors.
- Support order processing with the purchasing department.
- Train new employees.
- Coach, mentor, and lead employees, including supporting their development, corrective actions, and reviews in coordination with the supervisor and HR as needed.
- Maintain and follow safety guidelines and procedures throughout the production floor and participate in applicable safety meetings and training.
- Maintain team tools to ensure they are operational and meet safety protocols.
- Adapt to production changes and work with the team to adapt effectively and efficiently.
- Initiate improvements to production performance without compromising product quality.
- Participate in interviews, evaluate candidates, and make hiring recommendations.
- Promote a positive work environment and motivate the team.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life and long-term disability insurance, paid 100% by Balanced Body.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Education reimbursement.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Competitive pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
